Combination metering band and wallet device

ABSTRACT

A combination metering band and wallet device is disclosed. The device includes an elongate band sized to extend about an appendage of a user. The band has first and second end portions disposed opposite each other, a first outer surface adapted for outward orientation when the band is in position about the appendage of a user, and a second inner surface adapted for inward orientation adjacent the skin of a user. An attachment mechanism is disposed at the first and second band end portions for selectively securing the band about the appendage of a user. A fastening mechanism is disposed on the band first outer surface for securing a metering device thereto. A wallet case is secured to the band first end portion and includes a plurality of at least two pocket elements. Each pocket element defines an interior pouch and has an end opening for providing access to the interior pouch, the end openings and pouches being accessible when the band is attached about the appendage of a user. The interior pouch of one pocket element is sized and shaped for carrying credit cards, identification cards, cash and change, and the interior pouch of the other pocket element is sized and shaped for carrying ipods, MP3 players and other various personal items. The second pocket element is positioned proximate the first pocket element with each of the first and second pocket elements having a closure mechanism at their end openings to selectively secure items therein.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

1. Field of the Invention

The present invention relates generally to watch bands and wrist walletsand, more particularly, to a wrist wallet that also carries a meteringdevice such as a timepiece, a pedometer, a heart rate monitor or acalorie consumption monitor. Specifically, the present invention relatesto a wrist watch and wallet combination device particularly useful forsports participants.

2. Description of the Prior Art

A wide variety of devices have been used over the years for carryingpersonal items and money on one's person. For example, wallets andpurses have been utilized for decades to carry relatively small personalitems, cash, credit cards and change. Such wallets and purses aretypically carried by hand, carried with a strap, or placed in slack orskirt pockets. However, a major disadvantage with such typical walletsand purses is that one may easily lose them through negligence orbecause they have been stolen.

In addition, there are many situations when it is desirable to be ableto carry a wallet but lack the pockets in which to carry it, or when itis not practicable to carry a purse or other case with a handle orstrap. Such situations are typically encountered when a personparticipates in a sporting event such as jogging, snow skiing,basketball, and the like. In many such sporting activities, aparticipant lacks the type of clothing having pockets in which to carrya wallet, yet the participants would still like to be able to safely andconveniently carry credit cards, cash, change, car keys and the like. Asa result of the aforementioned problems, a number of wallet cases havebeen designed for attachment to the wrist or ankle of a person. Examplesof these include U.S. design Pat. No. 255,509, No. 371,675, and No.373,900, U.S. utility Pat. No. 4,601,418, No. 4,763,821, and No.6,443,341, and U.S. patent publication No. 2006/0201595.

While the above wallet wraps address the general need for carryingcredit cards, cash and the like while participating in sports, suchparticipants also frequently desire to have easy access to a number ofdifferent types of metering devices such as wrist watches, stop watches,pedometers, heart rate monitors, calorie consumption monitors and thelike. Typically, such metering devices are separately attached to thewrist or ankle of the sports participant. As a result, sportsparticipants end up wearing numerous items around their wrists orankles, which situation is cumbersome and inconvenient. Several itemshave been previously created in an attempt to combine a wristwatch and awrist wallet wrap into one device to overcome this inconvenience.Examples of such devices include those disclosed in U.S. Pat. No.2,400,222, U.S. Pat. No. 5,341,972 and U.S. Pat. No. 6,108,876.

Unfortunately, these devices have several drawbacks. First, their designrequires removal of the wrap device from the wrist or ankle of theindividual user in order to access the wallet case portion and thecontents thereof. This is both inconvenient as well as can lead topossible loss or theft of the device once it is removed from the user'swrist or ankle. Moreover, the carrying pouch of the wallet case isincorporated into the main body of the wristwatch band itself.Consequently, when cash, coins, credit cards and the like are placedtherein, the wristband gets quite bulky and thick and can causesignificant inconvenience and discomfort to the person wearing it.

Consequently, there remains a need for a simple and effective meteringdevice band and wallet combination which is easily adapted to be worn bya sports participant, which device can carry cash, coins and keys, whichcan be easily accessed while remaining in place around the wrist orankle of the participant, and which can be adapted to be utilized with avariety of different metering devices as selected by the user. Thepresent invention addresses and solves this particular problem in theart.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

Accordingly, it is one object of the present invention to provide acombination metering band and wallet device adapted to be worn about thewrist or ankle of a user.

It is another object of the present invention to provide a wristwatchband and wallet device that is adapted to be easily accessed whileremaining in place about the wrist or ankle of the wearer.

Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a wristwatchwallet combination device that is adapted to carry cash, coins, creditcards and keys without creating bulkiness in the band.

Still another object of the present invention is to provide a wristwatchwallet that is particularly useful by participants in sportingactivities.

To achieve the foregoing and other objects and in accordance with thepurpose of the present invention, as embodied and broadly describedherein, a combination metering band and wallet device is disclosed. Thedevice includes an elongate band sized to extend about an appendage of auser. The band has first and second end portions disposed opposite eachother, a first outer surface adapted for outward orientation when theband is in position about the appendage of a user, and a second innersurface adapted for inward orientation adjacent the skin of a user. Anattachment mechanism is disposed at the first and second band endportions for selectively securing the band about the appendage of auser. A fastening mechanism is disposed on the band first outer surfacefor securing a metering device thereto. A wallet case is secured to theband first end portion and includes a plurality of at least two pocketelements. Each pocket element defines an interior pouch and has an endopening for providing access to the interior pouch, the end openings andpouches being accessible when the band is attached about the appendageof a user. The interior pouch of one pocket element is sized and shapedfor carrying credit cards, identification cards, cash and change, andthe interior pouch of the other pocket element is sized and shaped forcarrying an ipod, an MP3 player and other various personal items. Thesecond pocket element is positioned proximate the first pocket elementwith each of the first and second pocket elements having a closuremechanism at their end openings to selectively secure items therein.

In one application of the invention, the material of the band isflexible and may be preferably selected from woven cloth, non-wovencloth, waterproof cloth, rubber, plastic and vinyl. In another aspect,the band attachment mechanism may include first and second attachmentmembers secured, respectively, at the band first and second endportions, the second attachment member being selectively securable atvariable positions to the first attachment member in order to providevariable adjustment of the length of the band about the appendage of auser.

In another application of the invention, the metering device which maybe used may be a timepiece, a pedometer, a pulse rate monitor, a caloriecounter, or combinations thereof.

In another aspect of the invention, the wallet case includes a thirdpocket element which has an end opening and defines at least one narrowinterior pouch sized and shaped to secure the shank of a key therein. Inone application, the second pocket element closure mechanism is in theform of a zipper closure, and the first pocket element closure mechanismis in the form of a flap adapted to fold over the end openings of thefirst, second and third pocket elements and includes a connecting memberto selectively secure it to the outer surface of the wallet case.

In yet another application of the invention, the second pocket elementis substantially superimposed over the first pocket element, and thethird pocket element is substantially superimposed over the secondpocket element. In one aspect of this, the end openings of the first,second and third pocket elements are substantially parallel to eachother as well as the longitudinal axis of said band. In an alternateaspect, the end opening of at least one pocket element is substantiallyperpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the band.

In yet a further application, the wallet case is movable along thelength of the band to selectively vary the position of the wallet casealong the band first end portion.

In another modification of the invention, a wrist watch band andadjustable wallet carrier device is disclosed. The device includes anelongate band sized to wrap around the wrist of a user. The band hasfirst and second end portions disposed opposite each other, an outersurface adapted to carry a wrist watch thereon, and an inner surfaceadapted for positioning against the skin of a user. An attachmentmechanism is disposed at the first and second band end portions forselectively securing the band about the wrist of a user. A fasteningmechanism is disposed on the band outer surface for securing a wristwatch thereto. A wallet carrier is disposed along the band first endportion and includes a mechanism for adjustably securing its positiontherealong. The wallet carrier includes a plurality of at least a firstand a second pocket element each defining an interior pouch and eachhaving an end opening for providing access to said interior pouch, thesecond pocket element being positioned proximate the first pocketelement. Finally, a closure mechanism is disposed at each pocket endopening to selectively secure items within the pocket element pouches.The interior pouch of one pocket element is sized and shaped forcarrying credit cards, identification cards, cash and change, and theinterior pouch of the other pocket element is sized and shaped forcarrying an ipod, an MP3 player, and other various personal items.

Still another modification of the invention is in the form of awristwatch wallet. In this modification, a band is provided and sized towrap around the wrist of a user. The band has first and second endportions disposed opposite each other, an outer surface adapted to carrya wrist watch thereon, and an inner surface adapted for positioningagainst the skin of a user. Band attachment members are disposed on thefirst and second band end portions for selective attachment and lengthadjustment of the band about the wrist of a user. A wristwatch fasteningmechanism is disposed on the band outer surface and a wristwatch issecured by the fastening mechanism to the band outer surface. A walletis secured along the band first end portion. The wallet includes aplurality of pocket elements each defining an interior pouch and eachhaving an end opening for providing access to an interior pouch when theband is secured to the wrist of a user. Finally, a closure mechanism isdisposed at each pocket element end opening to selectively secure itemswithin the pocket element pouches.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The accompanying drawings which are incorporated in and form a part ofthe specification illustrate preferred embodiments of the presentinvention and, together with a description, serve to explain theprinciples of the invention. In the drawings:

FIG. 1 is a top perspective view of one embodiment of the presentinvention illustrating its placement around the wrist of a user;

FIG. 2 is a bottom perspective view of the embodiment illustrated inFIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a side perspective view of the embodiment of FIG. 1 butillustrating its placement around the ankle of a user;

FIG. 4 is a top plan view of a preferred embodiment of a combinationmetering and wallet device constructed in accordance with the presentinvention;

FIG. 5 is a bottom plan view of the embodiment of FIG. 4;

FIG. 6 is a top plan view of the embodiment of FIG. 4 but illustratingthe wallet portion thereof in a fully open position;

FIG. 7 is a partial, top plan view of the wallet portion of theembodiment of FIG. 6 but illustrating a pair of keys positioned therein;

FIG. 8 is a top plan view of an alternate combination metering andwallet device embodiment as constructed in accordance with the presentinvention;

FIG. 9 is a top plan view of still another embodiment of the presentinvention illustrating an adjustable wallet case portion;

FIG. 10 is a bottom plan view of the wallet case portion of FIG. 9;

FIG. 11 is a top plan view of yet another embodiment of the presentinvention illustrating the wallet case closure members in a fully closedposition;

FIG. 12 is a top plan view of the embodiment of FIG. 11 illustrating theclosure members in an open position and the positioning of a key readiedfor placement therein;

FIG. 13 is a top plan view of a modified version of the embodiment ofFIG. 11; and

FIG. 14 is a partial top plan view of yet another embodiment of theinvention incorporating multiple metering devices therein.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EXEMPLARY EMBODIMENTS

Referring first to FIGS. 1-7, a first preferred embodiment of thepresent invention is illustrated. In this embodiment, a combinationmetering band and wallet device 10 is disclosed. In preferred form, thedevice 10 includes a band 12 that is sized and shaped to be positionedabout the appendage of a person. The band 12 preferably includes anouter or exterior surface 14, an inner or interior surface 16, a firstend portion 18 and a second end portion 20. The outer surface 14 isadapted to mount and carry a metering device 22, while the inner surface16 is adapted to be placed against the skin of an individual user.

In one form, the device 10 is preferably adapted to be positioned aboutthe wrist 24 of a user as illustrated in FIGS. 1-2, while in anotherform the device 10 may be positioned about the ankle 26 of a user asillustrated in FIG. 3. In either of these embodiments, the band 12 isconstructed from any appropriate material depending upon the environmentin which the device 10 is going to be used. The material for the band 12may preferably be made from woven cloth or fabric, non-woven cloth suchas fleece, waterproofed cloth, rubber, plastic or vinyl. If the device10 is going to be frequently used in a very humid or wet environment,than a waterproof material of some sort would be preferred.

The metering device 22 may be any type of device appropriate to theneeds of the user. In most instances, the device 22 is a timepiece suchas a wristwatch. The wristwatch may be a simple timepiece or it may bein the form of a sports watch which includes a stopwatch as well. Inaddition, the metering device 22 may be a pedometer designed to measureand keep track of the distance covered by a person who is walking orjogging. Alternatively, the metering device 22 may be a calorieconsumption monitor for use during any form of exercise, or a pulse ratemonitoring device. Moreover, the device 22 may be any combination ofthese above-described meters depending on the needs or desires of auser.

The metering device 22 may be permanently affixed to the outer surface14 of the band 12. Alternatively, it may be mounted to the surface 14 insuch manner that it can be removed and replaced as desired. In theillustrated embodiment, a fastening mechanism 28 is disposed on theouter surface 14 for purposes of attaching and securing the meteringdevice 22 thereto. While the fastening mechanism 28 may be anyappropriate type of connecting element for the metering device 22, onepreferred form of the fastening mechanism 28 is a strap 30 which may bethreaded through the mounting pins 32 typically found on a watch orother type of metering device 22.

As previously indicated, the band 12 may be selectively and removablyattached about the wrist 24 or ankle 26 of a user. To accomplish this,an attachment mechanism 34 is disposed at the first and second band endportions 18, 20, respectively. In one preferred form of the invention, aset of hook and loop connector pads 36, 38 are disposed, respectively,on the inner surface of the band first end portion 18 and the outersurface of the band second end portion 20. In a more preferred form,each connector pad 36, 38 preferably includes several strips ofconnection material to provide sufficient width thereto in order toattach the band 12 to variably sized user wrists and ankles. In analternative form of the invention, a set of connector buttons 40, 42 maybe disposed, respectively, on the inner surface of the band first endportion 18 and the outer surface of the band second end portion 20.While the hook and loop connector pad embodiment is preferred, any typeof appropriate attachment mechanism 34 may be utilized.

A carrier element preferably in the form of a wallet-like case 44 isdisposed at the band first end portion 18. In one preferred form, thewallet case 44 includes a first pocket element 46 and a second pocketelement 48. The first pocket element 46 includes an interior pouch sizedand shaped preferably for carrying various personal items, and includesan end opening 50 for access thereto. Likewise, the second pocketelement 48 includes an interior pouch having an end opening 52 foraccess thereto and is preferably sized and shaped for personal items.The second pocket element 48 is preferably positioned or stacked on topof the first pocket element 46 and includes a closure mechanism at theend opening 52 thereof. The personal items which may typically becarried in pocket elements 46 and 48 include credit cards,identification cards such as a driver's license, business cards, cash,change, an ipod, an MP3 player, and other such personal things.

In one form of the invention, the closure mechanism for the end opening52 is preferably a zipper closure, although any appropriate and knownclosure mechanism may be used. In the instance when a zipper closure isutilized at the end opening 52 of the second pocket element 48, theinterior pouch is preferably sized and shaped to carry identificationcards, credit cards and cash, the zipper closure providing affirmativesecurity for these items. The end opening 50 of the first pocket element46 also preferably includes a closure mechanism. In one form of theinvention, the closure mechanism for the end opening 50 of the firstpocket element 46 is in the form of a closure flap 56 which is adaptedto fold back across the wallet case 44. Hook and loop connector elements58, 60 are preferably disposed, respectively, on the inner surface 62 ofthe flap 56 and on the front outer surface 64 of the wallet 44. Theconnector elements 58, 60 selectively secure the flap 56 against thesurface 64 so ask to overlap and close both first and second pocketelement end openings 50, 52. In an alternate embodiment, the firstpocket element end opening 50 may also include a waterproof plasticpress-fit seal.

The wallet case 44 may also include a third pocket element 66. Thepocket element 66 is preferably disposed on top of the second pocketelement 48 so as to provide a plurality of stacked pocket elements 46,48, 66, although this particular arrangement while preferred isnonetheless not required. In preferred form, the third pocket element 66includes an end opening 68. At least one and preferably a pair of narrowinterior pouches 70, 72 are defined within the third pocket element 66and accessed through the end opening 68. Each interior pouch 70, 72 ispreferably sized and shaped so as to readily receive the shank of a dooror car key 74 as illustrated in FIG. 7.

In the embodiment illustrated in FIGS. 4-7, the three end openings 50,52 and 68 are preferably aligned substantially parallel to each other sothat the flap member 56 acts as a closure mechanism for all three endopenings when it is folded down onto the outer surface 64 of the wallet44. Moreover, the parallel end openings are preferably also parallel tothe longitudinal axis 73 of the band 12 and generally perpendicular tothe longitudinal axis 25 of the wrist 24 or ankle 26. In one preferredembodiment, a key ring attachment element 76 is secured to the band 12proximate the wallet 44. The key ring attachment element 76 may includea flexible string-like member with a catch 78 at the end thereof. Thecatch 78 is designed to attach to a key ring 80, if available, foradditional safety.

Referring now to FIG. 8, an alternate embodiment of the invention isillustrated. In this embodiment, the first pocket element 46′ has itsend opening 50′ aligned substantially perpendicular to the longitudinalaxis 73 of the band 12. The closure mechanism for the first pocketelement 46′ is a small flap member 82 for covering the end opening 50′.The second pocket element 48′ is disposed between the first pocketelement 46′ and the band 12 and has its end opening 52′ substantiallyparallel to the longitudinal axis of the band 12. The third pocketelement in this embodiment is in the form of a plurality of smallpockets 84 each sized and shaped to receive an individual key shank andeach having a small flap 86 at the end opening thereof to function as aclosure member therefor.

Referring now to FIGS. 9-10, another embodiment of the invention isillustrated. In this particular preferred embodiment, the wallet case 44is not fixed to the band 12 as in FIGS. 1-7, but rather it is movable bysliding motion along the band 12 so as to be able to adjust its relativeposition therealong. This enables a wearer of the device 12 to be ableto more readily adjust the position of the wallet case 44 on their wristor ankle as they desire. In this particular embodiment, the wallet case44 has a back surface 88 which includes a loop element 90 disposedthereon. The loop 90 is sized to snugly receive the band 12 therethroughso that the wallet case 44 may slide along the band 12. In one preferredembodiment, a pair of stop members 92, 94 may be included. In theillustrated embodiment, the stop member 92 is in the form of an enlargedend portion at the distal point of the band first end portion 18. Thesecond stop member 94 is in the form of a metal or plastic slide memberthat is selectively fixed onto the band 12 at the desired position so asto provide a variable band length for the movement of the wallet case 44along the band 12 between the stop members 92, 94.

Referring now to FIGS. 11-13, other alternate embodiments andarrangements are illustrated. In FIGS. 11-12, the first and secondpocket elements 46, 48 and their respective end openings 50, 52 of thisembodiment are substantially parallel to each other but are preferablyperpendicular to the longitudinal axis 73 of the band 12, while thethird pocket element 66 has its end opening 68 substantially parallel tothe longitudinal axis 73 and perpendicular to the end openings 50, 52.This arrangement of the three pocket elements 46, 48 and 66 in thisparticular embodiment enables an individual user to align credit cardsand the like in the first and second pocket elements 46, 48substantially cross-wise to their wrist while keeping any keys in thethird pocket element 66 aligned along the length of their wrist forcomfort. Alternatively and as illustrated in FIG. 13, the second andthird pocket elements 48 and 66 have their respective end openings 52and 68 substantially parallel to the band longitudinal axis 73, whilethe first pocket element end opening 50 is substantially orthogonalthereto. While the pocket element end openings may be arranged in anydesired relative position, the preferred arrangement is that illustratedin FIGS. 4-7 and as described above, which arrangement provides greatercomfort to the individual user and wearer of the device 10.

As previously described above, the device 10 includes a metering device22 of desired function. It has also been indicated that the device 22may incorporate multiple functions into one unit, such as a sports watchwhich includes both time indication as well as stop watch functions.Moreover, and as illustrated in FIG. 14, the device 10 may include acombination of multiple metering devices 22 and 22′. By way of exampleonly, the device 22 may be a timepiece watch while the device 22′ is apulse monitor for use by athletes or medical patients. Othercombinations as previously discussed may also be incorporated into onedevice 10.

As can be seen from the above, the present invention provides acombination metering band and wallet device that is adapted to be wornaround the wrist or ankle of an individual user. The device of theinvention allows a person to incorporate a wide variety of meteringdevices and most preferably a timepiece such as a wristwatch. Moreover,the device of the invention provides easy access to the wallet casewhile the device remains attached to the individual user, thuspreventing accidental loss or theft of the wristwatch wallet whilegaining access to credit cards or cash therein. Additionally, theinvention enables a person to easily keep a timepiece, credit cards,cash, coins and needed keys on their person while participating in anactive outdoor sporting event. Finally, the invention provides all ofthe above features without creating bulky and uncomfortable pressure onthe wrist or ankle of the user from the items kept in the device as isthe case of many prior art devices. The invention also provides anattractive yet convenient mechanism for an active sportsman to be ableto combine their wristwatch and wallet container needs into one singledevice which is easy to use and comfortable to wear.

The foregoing description and the illustrative embodiments of thepresent invention have been described in detail in varying modificationsand alternate embodiments. It should be understood, however, that theforegoing description of the present invention is exemplary only, andthat the scope of the present invention is to be limited to the claimsas interpreted in view of the prior art. Moreover, the inventionillustratively disclosed herein suitably may be practiced in the absenceof any element which is not specifically disclosed herein.

1. A combination metering band and wallet device adapted to be worn byan individual user, said device comprising: an elongate band sized toextend about an appendage of a user; said band including first andsecond end portions disposed opposite each other, a first outer surfaceadapted for outward orientation when said band is in position about theappendage of a user, and a second inner surface adapted for inwardorientation adjacent the skin of a user; an attachment mechanismdisposed at said first and second band end portions for selectivelysecuring said band about the appendage of a user; a fastening mechanismdisposed on said band first outer surface for securing a metering devicethereto; a wallet case secured to said band first end portion andcomprising a plurality of at least two pocket elements each defining aninterior pouch and each having an end opening for providing access tosaid interior pouch, said end openings and pouches being accessible whensaid band is attached about the appendage of a user; and the interiorpouch of one said pocket element being sized and shaped for carryingcredit cards, identification cards, cash and change, and the interiorpouch of another said pocket element being sized and shaped for carryingan ipod, an MP3 player, and other various personal items, said secondpocket element being positioned proximate said first pocket element witheach said first and second pocket elements having a closure mechanism atsaid end openings to selectively secure items therein.
 2. The device asclaimed in claim 1, wherein the material of said band is flexible and isselected from the group consisting of woven cloth, non-woven cloth,waterproof cloth, rubber, plastic and vinyl.
 3. The device as claimed inclaim 1, wherein said band attachment mechanism comprises first andsecond attachment members secured, respectively, at said band first andsecond end portions, said second attachment member being selectivelysecurable at variable positions to said first attachment member toprovide variable adjustment of the length of said band about theappendage of a user.
 4. The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein saidmetering device is selected from the group consisting of a timepiece, apedometer, a pulse rate monitoring device, a calorie consumption meter,and combinations thereof.
 5. The device as claimed in claim 1, whereinsaid wallet case comprises a third pocket element having an end openingand defining at least one narrow interior pouch sized and shaped tosecure the shank of a key therein.
 6. The device as claimed in claim 5,wherein said second pocket element closure mechanism comprises a zipperclosure, and wherein said first pocket element closure mechanismcomprises a flap adapted to fold over the end openings of said first,second and third pocket elements and includes means for selectivelysecuring it to an outer surface of said wallet case.
 7. The device asclaimed in claim 5, wherein said second pocket element is substantiallysuperimposed over said first pocket element, and said third pocketelement is substantially superimposed over said second pocket element.8. The device as claimed in claim 5, wherein the end openings of saidfirst, second and third pocket elements are substantially parallel toeach other as well as to the longitudinal axis of said band.
 9. Thedevice as claimed in claim 5, wherein the end opening of at least onesaid pocket element is substantially perpendicular to the longitudinalaxis of said band.
 10. The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein saidwallet case is adjustable along the length of said band to selectivelyvary the position of said wallet case along said first end portion. 11.A wrist watch band and adjustable wallet carrier device, said devicecomprising: an elongate band sized to wrap around the wrist of a user,said band having first and second end portions disposed opposite eachother, an outer surface adapted to carry a wrist watch thereon, and aninner surface adapted for positioning against the skin of a user; anattachment mechanism disposed at said first and second band end portionsfor selectively securing said band about the wrist of a user; afastening mechanism disposed on said band outer surface for securing awrist watch thereto; a wallet carrier disposed along said band first endportion and including a mechanism for adjustably securing its positiontherealong, said wallet carrier comprising a plurality of at least afirst and a second pocket element each defining an interior pouch andeach having an end opening for providing access to said interior pouch,said second pocket element being positioned proximate said first pocketelement; and a closure mechanism disposed at each said pocket endopening to selectively secure items within said pocket element pouches,the interior pouch of one said pocket element being sized and shaped forcarrying credit cards, identification cards, cash and change, and theinterior pouch of another said pocket element is sized and shaped forcarrying an ipod, an MP3 player, and other personal items.
 12. The wristwatch band and wallet carrier device as claimed in claim 11, whereinsaid mechanism for adjustably securing the position of said walletcarrier along said band comprises a loop element disposed along the backsurface of said wallet carrier, said loop element being sized and shapedto engage said band therethrough, and a stop member disposed on thedistal end of said band first end portion and adapted to prevent saidloop element from disengaging said band.
 13. The wrist watch band andwallet carrier device as claimed in claim 11, wherein said attachmentmechanism comprises hook and loop connection pads, one said connectionpad being disposed along the inner surface of said band first endportion, and said second connection pad being disposed along the outersurface of said band second end portion.
 14. The wrist watch band andwallet carrier device as claimed in claim 11, wherein said walletcarrier comprises a third pocket element having an end opening anddefining a pair of narrow interior pouches each being sized and shapedto secure the shank of a key therein, and a key ring attachment elementdisposed proximate the end opening of said third pocket element forproviding means for securing a key ring thereto, said first, second andthird pocket elements being stacked onto each other to form said walletcarrier.
 15. The wrist watch band and wallet carrier device as claimedin claim 14, wherein said second pocket element closure mechanismcomprises a zipper closure, and wherein said first pocket elementclosure mechanism comprises a flap adapted to fold over the end openingsof said stacked first, second and third pocket elements and includes aconnection member for selectively securing it to said third pocketelement.
 16. A wristwatch wallet comprising: a band sized to wrap aroundthe wrist of a user, said band having first and second end portionsdisposed opposite each other, an outer surface adapted to carry a wristwatch thereon, and an inner surface adapted for positioning against theskin of a user; band attachment members disposed on said first andsecond band end portions for selective attachment and length adjustmentof said band about the wrist of a user; a wristwatch fastening mechanismdisposed on said band outer surface; a wristwatch secured by saidfastening mechanism to said band outer surface; a wallet secured alongsaid band first end portion, said wallet comprising a plurality ofpocket elements each defining an interior pouch and each having an endopening for providing access to said interior pouch when said band issecured to the wrist of a user; and a closure mechanism disposed at eachsaid pocket element end opening to selectively secure items within saidpocket element pouches.
 17. The wristwatch wallet as claimed in claim16, wherein said wallet includes a mechanism for adjusting its positionalong the length of said band first end portion.
 18. The wristwatchwallet as claimed in claim 16, wherein said plurality of pocket elementscomprise a first pocket element having an interior pouch sized andshaped for carrying personal items including an ipod or an MP3 player, asecond pocket element having an interior pouch sized and shaped forcarrying credit cards, identification cards, cash and change, and athird pocket element defining a pair of narrow interior pouches eachbeing sized and shaped to secure the shank of a key therein.
 19. Thewristwatch wallet as claimed in claim 18, wherein said second pocketelement is substantially superimposed on said first pocket element, andsaid third pocket element is substantially superimposed on said secondpocket element.
 20. The wristwatch wallet as claimed in claim 19,wherein said first pocket element closure mechanism comprises awaterproof press-fit closure seal, said second pocket element closuremechanism comprises a zipper closure, and said third pocket elementclosure mechanism comprises a flap adapted to fold over the end openingsof said superimposed first, second and third pocket elements, said flapbeing selectively attachable to an exterior surface of said third pocketelement.